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Burns as the Result of a Poorly Trained Stylist

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Every day thousands of people put their hair and more in the hands of a professional hair stylist so they can look good. Whether it is just a quick wash and set or a speedy waxing, things can go wrong, and if they do, it can leave very visible injuries. While most hair stylists attend cosmetology school, this is roughly just a few months of lessons. For some, they may not graduate with all they need to provide you a safe experience at the salon. Unfortunately, the hair salon can be a dangerous place when you are in the hands of an inexperienced stylist, but they can be held liable for these serious injuries.

Injuries From Hair Salon Negligence

With luck, you will never need to know all the many ways you can get hurt at the salon. However, with an inexperienced stylist or even a salon that doesn't give proper care, you very, unfortunately, could find out. Salon injuries include:

Curling iron burns to the scalp or skin

Burns from the hair dryers

Burns from hot wax heated beyond recommendations

Chemical burns from dyes and other products

Slips on wet or debris-covered floors

To many, the worst thing that can come out of the salon is a bad haircut or a terrible dye job, but all of the above can have a much more lasting effect. However, the good news is that if you were hurt at the salon due to the negligence of another, you have the right to compensation through a personal injury suit.

Proving Hair Salon Negligence

Hair salon cases can be difficult. Often if it is just a small burn on the scalp, many personal injury lawyers will let you know that your case isn't really worth it. However, many injuries can be very visible and may even need surgical intervention to rectify. For these cases, typically they will be stronger not only because you have very visible injuries, but because it will likely be easier to prove a breach in duty of care.

For a successful personal injury case against a salon, which will generally cover the liability of their workers, you need to prove that the employee in question failed to follow directions or the reasonable safety standards of their peers. This can come in many forms, including witness statements from the time of the accident or security camera footage. One of the most crucial pieces of evidence to your case, however, is pictures of the injuries. The thing about injuries is that they tend to heal, so courts will not get an accurate picture of how badly you were hurt unless you document those injuries soon after they happen. Evidence for every incident is different, and thus it is best to consult with your lawyer after seeking medical treatment.

Once treated and making the decision to pursue a personal injury case, it is important to keep documentation of all medical treatment. Personal injury cases are designed to cover your medical bills, but if you don't have records of all these treatments, it can be more difficult to get accurate compensation. After being injured at a salon, you can also receive compensation for future medical expenses, pain and suffering, as well as a loss of income while you recovered from the injury.

Need Help?

Have you been injured by a hair salon or other spa-type business? Whether you were hurt due to an inexperienced employee or by malfunctioning equipment, we can help you. For those in the Los Angeles area, contact us today to see what the Law Office of Freeman & Freeman can do for you.